Comments on: Why I Am and Am Not an Idiot http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/ The takeover. The break's over. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:45:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Shot Clock http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/#comment-2128 Shot Clock Sat, 25 Feb 2006 02:16:25 +0000 http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/?p=340#comment-2128 And you got your point across, what was your point? That I own an ESPN phrasebook and Fat Drunk Guys at Bars use ESPN lingo? Those are just terrific examinations Rough Draft Kirk. Very thoughtful. And you got your point across, what was your point? That I own an ESPN phrasebook and Fat Drunk Guys at Bars use ESPN lingo? Those are just terrific examinations Rough Draft Kirk. Very thoughtful.

]]> By: Shot Clock http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/#comment-2127 Shot Clock Sat, 25 Feb 2006 02:04:55 +0000 http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/?p=340#comment-2127 Oh, and to answer your question, it only took one draft. I'll be referring to you as "Rough-draft Kirk" from now on. Until we meet again. Oh, and to answer your question, it only took one draft. I’ll be referring to you as “Rough-draft Kirk” from now on. Until we meet again.

]]> By: Shot Clock http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/#comment-2126 Shot Clock Sat, 25 Feb 2006 02:01:09 +0000 http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/?p=340#comment-2126 I don't see how making a point with a substantial basis could be considered moronic, argument or not. I will however say that your inability to respond professionally and without immature name-calling continues to drive my point across, whether you realize it or not. And for the record, I don't consider this an argument, more like a discussion that you unfairly escalated with your non-sensical metaphors and crude language. If anything, I have kept my self-respect in tact. Enjoy your weekend. P.S. You never told me the name of the ESPN phrase book or how much it costs. I don’t see how making a point with a substantial basis could be considered moronic, argument or not. I will however say that your inability to respond professionally and without immature name-calling continues to drive my point across, whether you realize it or not. And for the record, I don’t consider this an argument, more like a discussion that you unfairly escalated with your non-sensical metaphors and crude language. If anything, I have kept my self-respect in tact. Enjoy your weekend.

P.S. You never told me the name of the ESPN phrase book or how much it costs.

]]> By: Kirk http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/#comment-2125 Kirk Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:57:45 +0000 http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/?p=340#comment-2125 No, I just didn't make the effort to respond. If you want to look like a moron and try to have arguments over the internet, then more power to you. I, however, decline to participate. My 2 comments more than got my point across, and you just keep driving the point home, whether you realize it or not. P.S.: Just curious. How many drafts did that last comment take? No, I just didn’t make the effort to respond. If you want to look like a moron and try to have arguments over the internet, then more power to you. I, however, decline to participate. My 2 comments more than got my point across, and you just keep driving the point home, whether you realize it or not.

P.S.: Just curious. How many drafts did that last comment take?

]]> By: Shot Clock http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/#comment-2124 Shot Clock Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:26:44 +0000 http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/?p=340#comment-2124 I guess Kirk finally got it. I guess Kirk finally got it.

]]> By: Shot Clock http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/#comment-2123 Shot Clock Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:44:11 +0000 http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/?p=340#comment-2123 Correction: ...likening my grammar and phraseology with that of ESPN. Sorry for not doing a rough draft, Kirk. Correction: …likening my grammar and phraseology with that of ESPN.

Sorry for not doing a rough draft, Kirk.

]]> By: Shot Clock http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/#comment-2122 Shot Clock Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:42:16 +0000 http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/?p=340#comment-2122 Regarding matters of opinion, I think that if we were only on here for one person's opinion, surely their wouldn't be a section where we as net-surfers could post commentary. That statement in itself is stupid, especially considering that your mama should have taught you to speak for yourself and not others. I am a regular at visiting this site, and surely I care about other readers' opinions. That in itself disproves your theory or lack thereof. As far as calling me stupid, that seems quite ridiculous considering you are probably a grown man. At no point did I resort to meaningless name calling, I only asked questions in order to give you a chance to re-think your initial post in which you disagreed with me. As for the ESPN phrase-book, surely you must be joking? None of the comments I have made have been from any phrase book, virtual, literal, or otherwise...but I will take that as a complement considering you are likening my grammar and phraseology. As for me creating a rough draft, that seems a little proposterous considering that a I'm entering a comment via a website and not writing an epic novel. However, if you want to criticize my writing, punctuation, grammar or word choice I just hope yours is always perfect. It seems like quite a petty thing to correct one's grammar on a comment section, obviously I believe that it was stil good enough to where you could understand what I was saying. If not, you can always ask me to clarify anything you don't understand. Hopefully, without calling me stupid. And as for my powers of thought, I will continue to consider our delightful exchange a win for me, considering the best rebuttle you came up with for my commentary was pretty much, "well, you're stupid." Have a good day. P.S. Where can I get this ESPN phrase book and how much does it cost? Regarding matters of opinion, I think that if we were only on here for one person’s opinion, surely their wouldn’t be a section where we as net-surfers could post commentary. That statement in itself is stupid, especially considering that your mama should have taught you to speak for yourself and not others. I am a regular at visiting this site, and surely I care about other readers’ opinions. That in itself disproves your theory or lack thereof. As far as calling me stupid, that seems quite ridiculous considering you are probably a grown man. At no point did I resort to meaningless name calling, I only asked questions in order to give you a chance to re-think your initial post in which you disagreed with me. As for the ESPN phrase-book, surely you must be joking? None of the comments I have made have been from any phrase book, virtual, literal, or otherwise…but I will take that as a complement considering you are likening my grammar and phraseology. As for me creating a rough draft, that seems a little proposterous considering that a I’m entering a comment via a website and not writing an epic novel. However, if you want to criticize my writing, punctuation, grammar or word choice I just hope yours is always perfect. It seems like quite a petty thing to correct one’s grammar on a comment section, obviously I believe that it was stil good enough to where you could understand what I was saying. If not, you can always ask me to clarify anything you don’t understand. Hopefully, without calling me stupid. And as for my powers of thought, I will continue to consider our delightful exchange a win for me, considering the best rebuttle you came up with for my commentary was pretty much, “well, you’re stupid.” Have a good day.

P.S. Where can I get this ESPN phrase book and how much does it cost?

]]> By: Kirk http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/#comment-2121 Kirk Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:05:37 +0000 http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/?p=340#comment-2121 There are 2 reasons that no one, myself included, has argued against your assertion that the Lakers will end up being the 8th seed in the playoffs. First, there's really only one opinion that people visiting this site care all that much about. If you're not sure whose opinion that is, I'll give you a hint. It isn't mine, and it isn't yours. Second, the words you chose to express your opinion make it sound like someone gave you an ESPN phrase book, and you studied and studied before regurgitating your favorite ones. That is typical of the "fat drunk guy" I mentioned. If you think I'm implying something by that, you're mistaken. I don't know if you're fat, drunk, both, or neither. I don't even know if you're male or female, and I don't particularly care. Besides, why imply anything? I already called your comment..and by extension, you...stupid. I'd say we're past the point of subtlety, no? As far as thought and creativity in commenting, I would question whether you have that much of either. After all, it took you 2 follow up comments to say what you failed to say in the first one. Consider a rough draft next time. Maybe get some people to read it, edit for grammar and clarity, maybe even draw a nice picture to go with it. Give it some time before you commit your powers of thought to virtual paper. So, yes, your comment is stupid regardless of whether the Lakers make the 8th seed or not. It's not stupid because of the argument you're making, but how you're making it. Anyway, hope that helps. There are 2 reasons that no one, myself included, has argued against your assertion that the Lakers will end up being the 8th seed in the playoffs.
First, there’s really only one opinion that people visiting this site care all that much about. If you’re not sure whose opinion that is, I’ll give you a hint. It isn’t mine, and it isn’t yours.
Second, the words you chose to express your opinion make it sound like someone gave you an ESPN phrase book, and you studied and studied before regurgitating your favorite ones. That is typical of the “fat drunk guy” I mentioned. If you think I’m implying something by that, you’re mistaken. I don’t know if you’re fat, drunk, both, or neither. I don’t even know if you’re male or female, and I don’t particularly care. Besides, why imply anything? I already called your comment..and by extension, you…stupid. I’d say we’re past the point of subtlety, no?

As far as thought and creativity in commenting, I would question whether you have that much of either. After all, it took you 2 follow up comments to say what you failed to say in the first one. Consider a rough draft next time. Maybe get some people to read it, edit for grammar and clarity, maybe even draw a nice picture to go with it. Give it some time before you commit your powers of thought to virtual paper.
So, yes, your comment is stupid regardless of whether the Lakers make the 8th seed or not. It’s not stupid because of the argument you’re making, but how you’re making it.

Anyway, hope that helps.

]]> By: Shot Clock http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/#comment-2120 Shot Clock Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:13:46 +0000 http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/?p=340#comment-2120 I think my comment took a little more thought and creativity than yours. I think my comment took a little more thought and creativity than yours.

]]> By: Shot Clock http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/2006/02/16/why-i-am-and-am-not-an-idiot/#comment-2119 Shot Clock Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:12:55 +0000 http://www.bomanijones.com/blog/?p=340#comment-2119 My comment is stupid whether the Lakers make the playoffs or not??? That makes no sense, Kirk. Sorry. My comment is stupid whether the Lakers make the playoffs or not???

That makes no sense, Kirk. Sorry.

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